Summary

In this lesson, you explored the following essential questions:

• What are the applications of cellular respiration for fitness?
• How do metabolic toxins affect cellular respiration?

As you researched metabolic toxins, you saw how knowledge of cellular respiration is essential when determining what may inhibit the functioning of a cell. This knowledge has applications in the industries of agriculture, food, and medicine.

Glossary

VO₂ max: used to measure how well an athlete is able to use oxygen during an activity;  units are mL/kg/min

Assessment

Complete Unit C: Section 2 Assignment now.